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American actor (b.1946) and film director; widely known for his lead role in the Lethal Weapon film series; active since 1978. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1946) and film director; widely known for his lead role in the Lethal Weapon film series; active since 1978. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American tap dancer (b.1973), choreographer, and actor. A fine card signed by him mated together with a brochure. Total size is 6 x 12.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Romanian-born American soprano (1884-1938). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by her with a long sentiment; a photo by Mishkin (New York). Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Romanian-born American soprano (1884-1938), one of the most famous performers in the 1910s, very famous for singing at the Met Opera of New York. Autograph letter signed by her, written on home stationary, 1 page, written in English. Autograph is signed as "Alma Zimbalist" (her married name, in reference to her husband, violinist Efrem Zimbalist). Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Romanian-born American soprano (1884-1938), one of the most famous performers in the 1910s, very famous for singing at the Met Opera of New York. Card signed and inscribed by her, mounted on cardboard. Card size is 3.5 x 2 inches, in excellent condition.

Romanian-born American soprano (1884-1938), one of the most famous performers in the 1910s at the Metropolitan Opera. Fine card signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment in New York, March 30, 1915 attached with a small half-tone photo of her. Size is 5.75 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned sepia photograph of her.

Romanian-born American soprano (1884-1938), one of the most famous performers in the 1910s, very famous for singing at the Met Opera of New York. Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in 1921. Very bold and clear handwriting and signature. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Romanian-born American soprano (1884-1938), one of the most famous performers in the 1910s at the Metropolitan Opera. Nice sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1912. Size is 9.1 x 11.75 inches, some creases, mounting traces on verso, in overall very good condition.

Romanian-born American soprano (1884-1938), who enjoyed an important career at the Metropolitan Opera, New York. Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown as herself, dated in 1922.  Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, blind stamp on the lower-right corner by Maurice Goldberg, abundant mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

Ukrainian-born Israeli violinist, great signed photo showing him performing, 5 x 7 inches

Born in 1973 in Ukraine, Vadim Gluzman began studying the violin at the age of seven. Before moving to Israel in 1990, he studied under Zakhar Bron and later under Yair Kless in Tel Aviv. Photo Size 12 x 8.25 inches

Program for the 1963 edition of the Glyndebourne Opera Festival in England held between May 22 and August 18, with beautiful illustrations and photos.  Size is 9.6 x 12.25 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Welsh bass (1906-1969), signed photo, shown in role, 4.75 x 6.5 inches. Small crease over the top right corner not affecting the signature. 

Welsh bass (1906-1969), signed photo, shown as himself. Size is 4.25 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

German bass-baritone (1880-1937), autograph letter signed, in German, dated in Berlin in 1918, sold untranslated. Two pages, signature on verso, 8.5 x 11 inches. Letter has folds, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1858-1916), unsigned cabinet photo, shown as himself. Photo by Casanova, Bologna. Size is 3.5 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

Ukrainian baritone (1925-2016), later became director and General Manager of the Ukrainian National Opera Theatre, as well as a member of the national Parliament.  Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1974. Size is 3.5 x 5 inches, small mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Italian composer (1876-1954) and teacher.  Autograph music quote on a card with 4 bars and handwritten lyrics from his opera "La Rosiera" (1927).  Size is 4.5 x 2.9 inches, minor stains, in very good condition.

French baritone (1897-?), signed photo postcard, shown as himself dated in 1930. Size 3.5 x 5.5 inches. Inscribed. In very good condition.

Italian baritone (not to be confused with the more famous Tito Gobbi), signed postcard photograph, shown in role in Verdi's Ballo in Maschera at Teatro Communale, inscribed, dated in Turin in 1951. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Italian baritone (1913-1984), signed photo as himself, 4 x 6 inches, inscribed, dated by him in 1948. Stamped on verso by photographer A. Corzoli, Rome.

Signed photo of the superstar Italian baritone (1915-1984) as himself. Size 4 x 6 inches.

Italian baritone (1913-1984), signed photo, shown in the title role as Falstaff, dated in 1957, Salzburg. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches. 

Italian baritone (1913-1984), signed photo, postcard shown as Casio in Otello. Inscribed. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1913-1984), lot of 7 autograph letters signed, dated from 1967-1972, about performances, all in very good condition. Each one in one page, sizes range from 6 x 8 inches to 8.25 x 11.5 inches, in very good condition. A couple of handwritten envelopes are also included. 

Italian baritone (1913-1984), noted for his unique voice and his talent for verismo performances. Autograph note signed, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 5.5 x 8.25 inches, small tear on right side of document, outside area of text and signature. 

Program for a performance of Rossini's opera "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" at the Lyric Opera of Chicago on November 15, 1956, under the baton of Emerson Buckley, signed on the cast page by Tito Gobbi, Giulietta Simionato, Leopold Simoneau, and one additional unidentified signer. And also a cast page (in the same program) for a performance of Puccini's "La Bohème" on November 14, 1956, signed on the cast page by Renata Tebaldi, Ettore Bastianini, Miraslav Cangalovich, and Barry Morell. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, full program with all pages and covers, overall rust tone, in very good condition.

Italian baritone (1913-1984), noted for his unique voice and his talent for verismo performances. Signed photo, shown as Marcello in Puccini´s opera "La Boheme", 4 x 6 inches, inscribed.

Advertisement page from a program for a recording of Puccini's Tosca opposite Maria Callas, signed by the celebrated Italian baritone.  Size is 8 x 10 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1913-1984), noted for his unique voice and his talent for verismo performances. Signed photo, shown as himself, inscribed, 5 x 7.25 inches. Stamped on verso by photographer Fayer, Vienna, in excellent condition.

Signed photo of the italian baritone (1913-1984) showing him in the title role in Mozart´s opera "Don Giovanni", SIGNED ON VERSO, dated 1967, size is 6 x 4.5 inches

Italian baritone (1913-1984), noted for his unique voice and his talent for verismo performances. Magnificent signed photo showing him in Falstaff, 8 x 10 inches, stamped on verso by The Times, London. In very good condition, damage on verso, although not visible from the front, will look excellent if framed

Italian baritone (1913-1984), noted for his unique voice and his talent for verismo performances. Signed promo photo, 4.5 x 7 inches, shown as Scarpia in Tosca, opera by Puccini, dated by him in 1971. ALSO INCLUDED is a page from a Metropolitan Opera program for a performance of Tosca in 1970, with Gobbi as Scarpia. Signed by Gobbi!. Size is 8 x 11 inches, will look awesome if framed together with the photo.

Celebrated Italian baritone (1915-1984), noted for his unique voice and his talent for verismo performances. Signed photo as Scarpia in Puccini's Tosca. Stamped on verso by photographer Fayer, Vienna. Size 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

Italian baritone (1913-1984), signed photo, shown young, in the title role as Rigoletto, dated in 1946. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1913-1984), noted for his unique voice and his talent for verismo performances. Gobbi partnered with Maria Callas at the famous 1964 Covent Garden production of "Tosca" by Franco Zeffirelli and appeared in 25 films. Beautiful signed photo, shown in role, in Bologna, inscribed to impresario Fausto de Tura. Size is 6.75 x 9.25 inches. Stamped and signed by photographer A. Villani & Sons, Bologna. Mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1913-1984), noted for his unique voice and his talent for verismo performances. Typed letter signed, 1 page, written in Italian, sold untranslated, dated in Rome in 1953. Size is 6.5 x 10.25 inches, small bullet holes and folds in the middle, in very good condition. 

French composer and violinist (1849-1895), best known for his opera "Jocelyn". Autograph letter in French signed by him and dated 1881, addressing an actor friend, concerning a performance of  Offenbach's "Les Contes d’Hoffmann".  Size is 3 x 4.7 each page, four written pages in one folded sheet, some creases and folds, otherwise in very good condition.

French romantic composer (1849-1895), who was also a violinist. He composed 8 operas, 5 symphonies, and many works for violin and piano. Two autograph letters signed, dated in 1885 and 1888, to a singer called Clodio. Four and three pages respectively, each one is 5.25 x 8 inches, in good condition.

French violinist (1849-1895) and composer, best known for his opera "Jocelyn", 5 symphonies, and other works. Lot of fourteen documents: thirteen signed autograph letters and one autograph dedication signed by the French composer and violinist. We report an extract as a sample: “…vous m’aviez très amicalement demandé de chanter mes villanelles à la trompette et j’aurais été heureux de vous les accompagner, mais, d’après la note placée au bas du programme de samedi prochain, vous avez dû voir que je ne faisais plus partie de ces séances…”. The lot has a total of 24 pp. In-8. Included: portrait of the composer engraved by the painter Paul Mathey. In-4. ; two autograph letters signed by A. Roussel (MP) and the poet Charles Grandmougin (1850-1930) addressed to Godard concerning arrangements on meetings. 2 pp. In-8. Shown here are some scans of this lot, NOT ALL THE MATERIAL IS SHOWN.

French violinist (1849-1895) and composer, best known for his opera "Jocelyn", 5 symphonies, and other works. Two important biographical autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, both from 1880, addressed to his future wife Madame Godard. We report an extract as a sample. 25/7 1880: “…j’ai été charmé de la bonne journée que j’ai passée avec vous et votre aimable famille; je vous remercie de votre cordiale réception. Je vous envoie par le même courrier trois morceaux pour le piano (…) Pourrai-je me permettre sur le titre du morceau de mettre à mon élève M.me Feydeau ?…”.  Each one has 3 written pages in one folded sheet, open size is 10.5 x 8.2 inches each letter, folds, creases, dirt stains, in overall very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French composer and violinist (1849-1895), best known for his opera Jocelyn. Regular album page signed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 5.3 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French violinist and teacher (1850?-1925?). Autograph letter signed, three pages in French (sold untranslated), and dated in 1896. Each page is 4.4 x 7.1 inches, attached with a small paper clip about her, in good condition.

French violinist and teacher (1850?-1925?). Set of two autograph items: one signed autograph letter and a signed autograph note on a card, no date. Items concern upcoming musical engagements, one letter is addressed to the poet Charles Grandmougin (1850-1930).  SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French violinist (1860-1900), composer, and teacher, a pupil of Henri Vieuxtemps. Set of four short autograph notes signed by her. All the letters are dated in Paris, 1899, and related to artistic matters concerning the work of his brother Benjamin Godard (1849-1895). Different lengths, sizes and conditions, in overall very good condition (see scans provided). SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.